Chapter 36: rcenary Group System Unlocked
Translator: AtlasStudios Editor: AtlasStudios
As for the rcenaries, this battle had been an eye-opener for them.
While Rhode’s thod of winning wasn’t ethical, it wasn’t a fair fight from the beginning anyway, since their level gap was like the sky and the ocean. Moreover, rcenaries weren’t chivalrous knights; the winners always reign supre over the losers.
From that day onwards, Rhode and Sereck’s intense battle beca a hot topic. Sereck’s na had been famous for many years, but few witnessed his true power. Therefore, over ti the rcenaries started to think that it was just a facade. However, after this battle, those thoughts were erased from their minds.
Apart from Sereck, Rhode’s mysteriousness went up another notch. How can he, as a swordsman, summon two odd elental spirits? Supposedly, only mages were able to that, but without a single chant? That was way too absurd. Therefore, the talk of the town was how Rhode managed to do what he did. So people said it was a unique summoning spell, while so others insisted that he made use of a magic item. After all, this young man managed to use such a powerful magic weapon at the end of the battle, which implied that his identity was sothing extraordinary.
What made them even happier was that this powerful young man wanted to join in the ranks of rcenaries. From that day onwards, it ant that he would be a full-fledged rcenary. And at this mont, many rcenary groups were discussing on how could they recruit this young and powerful talent. While the results of the battle tilted towards Rhode’s side at the end, but they knew of the level gap between both of them, and if it were a life-or-death battle, who knew who would erge victorious? But since Rhode was able to push the usually calm Sereck to a corner, it was enough to prove his ability. Furthermore, he was still very young, and his future will be promising.
anwhile, Rhode and Lize had already returned to the president’s room. A smiling man stood beside the old president, facing towards Rhode and Lize.
“Since you’ve already passed the assessnt, from this day on, you are a rcenary. Congratulations.”
Even though he was congratulating Rhode, the old president’s smile was stiff and fake, obviously displaying his displeasure about this matter.
“As for the rcenary rules and regulations, I think you already understood it clearly, so I won’t waste my breath on it.” The old president said unhappily.
Rhode did not say anything since he knew Moby’s personality. Anyway, since he had achieved his goal, he didn’t care what the old president said as it had nothing to do with himself. Letting the elders vent their anger wasn’t a big deal.
When the old president finally cald down, he reached out his hand and fished out a scroll from a drawer. Moby glanced towards Lize who was sitting behind Rhode and noticed a calm look on her face. However, he still could spot a trace of slight displeasure from her expression. It wasn’t because she had lingering worries about Rhode and Sereck’s battle, but rather, it was because that the cloak she made for Rhode was torn and tattered after the fight. He had only worn it once, and yet it was already in this state. This made Lize’s heart quite distressed.
A woman’s mind is mysterious indeed.
“Lize… I admit that this kid is strong… but I still have to inform you that your decision is reckless. Individual strength is different from a whole rcenary group. Take a look at Sereck and Marl. No doubt that they’re strong, but they are still part of a rcenary group because strength in numbers is far greater than a lone ranger.” The old president sighed and glanced towards Rhode. “There’s no problem with this lad’s strength, but a rcenary group is not sothing that can be sustained by two people. Even though there’s so ti till the winter assessnt, but I’m not certain if you’ll be able to solve this problem by that ti.”
“I understand, Mr. President, sir.”
Lize nodded. As a mber of a rcenary group, she knew the difficulty of what was to co. But she didn’t have the capabilities to do what needs to be done. If they wanted to survive, the most important issue to settle was the lack of mbers, which ant that she had to recruit more people. However, reliable new mbers were not easy to find, and the commander’s position might be shaken if the managent was not done right.
Even if Lize was a veteran of rcenary life, but she was still far too young, and she held a non-combat profession. It would be difficult to suppress anyone if they tried to overthrow her authority. On the other hand, Rhode was very strong, and a lot of rcenaries had observed his overwhelming might. However, he was a new rcenary and him being the leader would only create turbulence rather than stability.
Since it was her own rcenary group, Lize had her own values and ideals of how the group should develop. Many rcenary groups perford well in the beginning, but they fell to the temptation of underhanded ans to gain funds, such as assassination. There were even more groups that lowered their heads and worked directly under nobility to collect taxes. These were no longer rcenaries, but thugs instead.
Of course, Lize didn’t want her rcenary group to beco like those vile and cowardly groups. But she was weak. Even with Rhode’s support, if everyone refused to work under both of them, then everything would just beco a fantasy.
“But it is pointless to say such things now.”
Discovering the determination in her eyes, the old president no longer said anything and picked up the brush before staring at Rhode.
“Well, you’ve achieved your goal. According to the rules, when a group leader is replaced, the new leader is qualified to change the group na. Do you want to change it now?”
“Starlight.” Rhode responded almost imdiately without hesitation.
After hearing the answer, the old president nodded his head. He bent down, wrote the na on the scroll, lifted the seal stamp next to him and pushed down hard. Next, he spun the scroll around towards Rhode.
“Press your fingerprint on it or sign your na.”
“No problem.”
When Rhode looked at the scroll, he couldn’t help but feel a wave of nostalgia rushing up his head. The scroll was sowhat familiar, but wasn’t identical. Back in the ga, it appeared as an application form, but now, the old parchnt felt slightly more imrsive and had a historical feel to it. Rhode glanced towards Lize, and after receiving her approval, he took a deep breath before signing his na on the scroll.
“Ding!”
Suddenly, a sound rang in Rhode’s head and soon, a system prompt appeared before him.
[rcenary group leader position obtained; rcenary Group System unlocked]
Rhode glanced at it for a mont before shifting his gaze away. Slowly, he was getting accustod to the weird, unscientific system prompts. Since these things already happened, thinking about it further would be aningless. Therefore, his expression did not change much and he pushed the scroll back after signing.
After taking the scroll, the old man face revealed a smile, but faded soon after.
“Well, I’d hope to see your exploits in the future, lad.”
“I don’t think you will be disappointed.”
“I hope so…”
“But… there is one thing I want to remind both of you. So spies from the Country of Light had arrived in the city. Although I do not know what they’re after, I suggest that you do not to ss with these people. ”
“I understand.”
After hearing the old president’s reminder, Rhode knitted his brows and frowned.
It’s coming.
After the two people left the room, the old president gave a bitter smile. He sat down and turned towards to his old buddy beside him.
“Old thing, what do you think about this kid? I doubt that he was sent by above.”
“You an the Golden City?”
Sereck exposed a helpless smile.
“I don’t think so. If Lize was speaking the truth, then she and this lad should have t accidentally.”
“But if it’s not an accident, then this kid wanted to form a rcenary group…”
“Of course, I know.”
This ti, Sereck did not deny the old president’s judgnt.
“Not only he possesses a magical weapon, but his strength is also good. And his appearance is quite… beautiful? Frankly, his features did match with ‘that person’s’ aesthetic taste, so I can understand your thought. But if there really was such a person, then there would be news from the Golden City.”
“After all, you and I know ‘that person’s’ personality, if he was her subordinate, then she would absolutely not hide him until now. And… that unusual way of fighting, I’ve never seen it before.” Sereck sighed.
“It wasn’t a summoning skill?”
The old president expression imdiately beca serious after hearing his sigh.
“Of course not. Both of us have experience with mages, and I’m pretty sure you had seen summoners before, right?”
“Definitely. But I had never really understood those deeper issues about mages.”
“That’s why you are a rcenary, old friend. Go read so books.”
“Well, let’s not talk about this topic anymore.”
When he heard Sereck’s friendly mocking tone, the old president face turned red.
“I leave this lad to you, Sereck. Pay so attention to him. A few days ago those b*stards from the Country of Light secretly ca to this city; I think they are up to sothing. At this ti, such a strange kid also appeared all of sudden… We do not want to get involved in whatever trouble that is brewing… at the very least, the rcenary Association doesn’t want to.”
“Don’t worry.”
Sereck nodded with a serious expression.
“I’ll not let them give us trouble.”
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